Michael Hand was raised near Carrickmacross, County Monaghan. He married Margaret McGovern c1840. They had 5 children that lived.
Born in Ireland: Catherine "Katie" (1843-1942), Mary E (1845-1919), Edward M (1849-1916)
Born in Iowa, USA: George Joseph (1855-1931), Jane Ann (1858-1951)
Michael and Margaret emigrated to Iowa, USA in the early 1850s, eventually settling in Allamakee County.
Our aim is to connect all people with a link to Magheross (Monaghan). You may live here, have visited here or maybe are tracing ancestors who left long ago. In any case, we’re sure to have lots to share and are delighted to welcome you.
Corvally School
Location: Magheross (Monaghan)
Corvally School, SHANCO, County Monaghan
Ashburton School
Location: Magheross (Monaghan)
Ashburton School, CORRINSHIGAGH, County Monaghan
Corlea School
Location: Magheross (Monaghan)
Corlea School, CORLEA, County Monaghan
Black 47: State of Destitution around Carrickmacross
<p>In the entire period of the Great Famine in Ireland (1845-1851) the most dramatic population decrease from death and emigration occurred in "Black '47". Board of Works correspondence warned of imminent death from starvation, plague and disease unless drastic measures were taken for the relief of distress in Ireland.</p>
1847-02-20 12:00:00
Our aim is to connect all people with a link to Magheracloone (Monaghan). You may live here, have visited here or maybe are tracing ancestors who left long ago. In any case, we’re sure to have lots to share and are delighted to welcome you.
St. Molua's COI Church, Magheracloone
Location: Magheracloone (Monaghan)
Black 47: State of Destitution around Carrickmacross
<p>In the entire period of the Great Famine in Ireland (1845-1851) the most dramatic population decrease from death and emigration occurred in "Black '47". Board of Works correspondence warned of imminent death from starvation, plague and disease unless drastic measures were taken for the relief of distress in Ireland.</p>
1847-02-20 12:00:00